Blog about your thinking on your qualitative vs. quantitative data analysis:
Why did you choose this/these analysis methods? How will this/these methods help to answer the research question? Most of the data collection that I will be using in my action research will be quantitative with some smidges of qualitative data. Here is an excerpt from my IRB pertaining to data collection: What is the level of performance on IEP Goals? Quantitative Each participating student in APE has current goals and objectives outlined in their IEP (Individual Education Plan). For each IEP goal, a baseline performance measure will be collected at the beginning of the research and possible changes over the course of the research will be tracked. A rubric will be used to score the skills outlined in their IEP to determine level of performance at the beginning of the research. After implementation of Heavy work training during the students’ APE sessions, the researcher will then conduct a post examination of the students’ performance on their IEP goals to see if change occurred.
2.Is there an increase in Fitness tracker statistics? Quantitative
3. What is the level of self-confidence? Both
Overall, I am glad that I will be using both qualitative and quantitative data analysis. They both bring a level of validity to the study that is important. I did not seek out one or the other, rather just using what fit for each of my sub sections of research.
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BLOG = this week blog about what you believe you need to complete your research cycles this semester. Feel free to enjoin your cohort members for support and to make specific requests from your instructor(s).
I think the biggest challenge is time. I need more time! I’m worried that I only see my APE students every other week. Squeezing in two rounds of action research will be a challenge and I think three rounds will be near impossible. (Ex. In one month, I see my students twice). I just want to be sure that I have enough data at the end of the research. If I used a Gen Ed class, this wouldn’t have been as much as an issue, but I really wanted to keep the focus on my APE students. The plan is to just keep moving forward and collect as much data as I can. I still also need to create a system to efficiently categorize all the data that I am collecting. I want to make sure that I remain organized and systematic so that what I’m collecting can easily be transcribed. I will be using a lot of video to record, just have to figure out what exactly and how I transfer it. As for our cohort and instructors, I think keeping things positive is important. In terms of my research specifically, I don’t think there is much that others can do right now for my research. I think it's more about keeping a positive environment and good shoulders to lean on knowing that we are all in this together. These last couple of weeks have been an absolute grind, but knowing that everyone is pushing through is comforting and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Just got to put the final, final on this IRB. That will help things! Keep sharing what is working. Always nice to hear about a tool or system that works for you. What are your present epistemologies, aka “ways of knowing” about good teaching with regard to your NTKs?
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AuthorMy name is Bailey Tucker. I teach Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education (APE) at Calistoga Elementary School. I have a strong passion for sports, athletics and fitness. I've been involved with sports my entire life and that is what ultimately led me to the path of teaching. I have recently obtained my APE Authorization to teach PE to students with special needs. This has been a growing passion of mine and I have immensely enjoyed working in this new field with my students. I'm looking forward to this next chapter and working towards obtaining my masters degree. Archives
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